Fashion

For many women, high-rise bikini bottoms are one of the scariest trends to hit swimwear this summer. Whether they are seen as forgiving or unforgivable, ample precedent has been set for their return. Retro high-waisted shorts have been popular for a few seasons now. So have crop tops with high-rise skirts or pants. Yet like so much of swimwear, high-rise bikini bottoms are often misunderstood.